Dance Conmigo Party, September 1 2012

Dance Conmigo Party 

Saturday, September 1st 2012, 8pm at Studio Metronome
Join us at Studio Metronome (4557 St-Laurent, 3rd floor) for a great night of music and dancing!

MAIN BALLROOM: 8pm-9pm: Intro to Bachata Class Instructors: Alain & Cheryl

TANGO ROOM: 8pm-9pm: Intro to Argentine Tango Instructors: Rogerio & Jade 9pm-12am:
General Dancing - in 3 rooms

Room l : Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha-Cha
Room ll: Argentine Tango
Room lll: a mix of everything! Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha-Cha, Mambo, Swing, West Coast Swing, Argentine Tango, Rumba, Samba, Hustle, Viennese Waltz...

Everyone welcome - beginners to advanced! Tell a friend. And please note: No street shoes allowed in the dance studio, please bring a change of shoes with clean soles. Entrance is $6.

Bachelorette party at Dance Conmigo

On August 26, 12 girls came from Ottawa to Montreal to participate in a bachelorette party.

As part of the activities the girls came to Dance Conmigo to take Latin dance classes. Together we practiced many dances such as Bachata, Merengue, Salsa and Cha-cha. It was lots of fun.

Dance Conmigo wishes lots of happiness to the bride.

If you wish to celebrate your last day as a single girl, come to have fun at Dance Conmigo. We will create a fun atmosphere at our studio while teaching how to move those hips the Latin way.

You can bring your own alcohol and snacks to our studio.

Call us for our one or two hours packages.

West Coast Swing at Dance Conmigo

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Dance Conmigo offers private and group classes in Montreal

Review of Cha-cha class at Dance Conmigo Party July 7th

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Dance Conmigo host a party the first Saturday of every month.
On July 7th 2012, Dance Conmigo Taught a Club Style Cha-Cha class composed of basic steps and right turns.

Thank you to all of you who participated and those of you who were not able to make it, we will have our next Dance Conmigo party on August 4. We will be teaching a West Coast Swing Class.

Lifts Workshop: How to do lifts in social dancing

Taught: Sylvain Lafortune, PhD and Sonya Dessureault
http://www.sylvainlafortune.ca/

This workshop is for partner dancers of any genre (salsa, tango, swing, dance sport, etc.) and for those who want to integrate lifts in their practice.

The workshop proposes the learning of different lifts and their integration in the dance style of the participants.
the presentation of basic mechanical principles useful to all partnering situations
the learning of some lifts
the creation of entrance and exit movements consistent with the dance style of the participants
the study of signals that allow both partners to to coordinate their actions

Got Two Left Feet? Know someone who does? We can help!

(by Cheryl Williams)
If I had a dollar for every time someone told me they have two left feet, no rhythm, or simply cannot dance, I think I could retire!  After teaching hundreds of students over the past 15 years I almost enjoy hearing this initial defeatist attitude, all for the sheer pleasure of then proving them wrong.  I understand how the uninitiated can be intimidated at first, watching partner dancers move effortlessly across a dance floor together.  I remember my own mystification as an adolescent when I once saw two of my jazz ballet peers swing dancing.  How does she know what to do, I thought?  How do they both know?

Like many things in life, dance can be enjoyed on many different levels; as a great social activity, as fun physical conditioning, as an art, or as something to develop and challenge oneself in the form of competition.  One’s success in this endeavor, to dance, depends on many things including natural ability, dedication to learning, a sense of music, committed practice, coordination etc.  But, to my experience, there is another key factor that basically overrides all the others.  The grand majority of successful students, once introduced to dance, all seem to possess this one particular trait:  They find it fun.

photo credit: Jun Ogata

It is not unusual for students to ask me; “How long before I’m good at Salsa? (or Tango, or Ballroom, or West Coast Swing?)”  It is a difficult question to answer, if only because being “good” at dance can mean so many things. Do they mean, when will they look good? or when will they feel more in control?  Are they asking when will they be confident enough to ask a beautiful stranger to dance, or are they planning to audition for So You Think You Can Dance?  In any case, the answer is different for everyone and depends on a combination of many factors, some previously mentioned. My first reaction is always to ask my students if they are enjoying the process of learning.  If they are, I know it’s just a question of time before they look and feel more confident.  It could take 3 months, 3 years, a lifetime, but when you are having fun along the way, the amount of time it takes matters less.



In the late 90s, during the early Swing revival days in Montreal, I remember attending a dance night with three fellow enthusiasts.  At that time, all the local swing dancers were novices.  One of the leaders from my group had phenomenal ability and could make me dance all kinds of steps.  The two others were less natural but, due to their love of the dance, are still a part of the swing scene today and have become highly sought-after partners.  The leader with the great ability did not continue and when I danced with him a few years after that first night, I noted his dancing had not evolved at all.  He was still a good dancer but not nearly as good as the two others, who had less ability but more enthusiasm.



If you have always thought of dance as inaccessible, believing you just don’t “have it”, I encourage you to give it a try - maybe even 3 tries.  You could be surprised.  I have had success teaching many people how to pick out a beat, how to learn a pattern, how to connect with a partner etc.  I have seen many men come into the studio because their significant other has twisted their arm, only to later see the same men booking extra lessons because they are enjoying it so much. Just the fact that you have thought about dancing suggests to me that it is something you should explore.



If you want to try a dance class, consider attending one of our open monthly parties, which take place the first Saturday of every month.  The next Dance Conmigo party is Saturday, June 2nd, and features a crash course in RUMBA from 8pm-9pm, followed by general dancing til midnight.  For details, consult the Dance Conmigo website: http://www.danceconmigo.com/dchome

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Why I dance... Pourquoi je danse...

This video was created to support the goals of Ontario Dances. Ontario Dances is a program of the Ontario Arts Council (OAC).

Canadians express all the reasons of why they dance. Here at Dance Conmigo, we share all the same reasons. Dancing is shared by all societies in different forms. Here in our class rooms, who you are and what you do does not matter, the only thing that matters is "how much you love your dance?". There is no color nor race, no social status, no level of intellect, no region nor political association. In our dance floor, no one cares. The things that we care about are: Are you following the beat of the music? Are you guiding your partner clearly? Do you understand the signals that your partner gives you? and more important of all... Are you having fun?

Dance Conmigo offer private and group classes in Salsa, Tango, WCS, and Ballroom.  Join us!

Dance Conmigo Party Saturday, May 5th, 8pm- midnight

Join us at Studio Metronome  for a great night of music and dancing! 


8pm-9pm: Intro to WEST COAST SWING  Class

9pm-12am: General Dancing- now in 3 rooms

Room l : Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha-Cha 

Room ll : Argentine Tango 

Room lll : a mix of everything! Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha-Cha, Mambo, Swing, West Coast Swing, Argentine Tango, Rumba, Samba, Hustle, Viennese Waltz...  

Everyone welcome - beginners to advanced! Tell a friend. And please note: No street shoes allowed in the dance studio, please bring a change of shoes. Entrance is $6.

The undesirable dance partner... is "that guy" (or girl) YOU?

Dance Conmigo offers private and group classes
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In an informal survey I recently conducted entitled “Why a woman might refuse a dance”, one common answer from the women was “body odor”.



In such an intimate activity as dancing we should be conscious that good personal hygiene is paramount to being an appealing dance partner.  When we dance, we find ourselves in another’s arms for a whole song. If one of the dancers has an offensive odor, it is likely he (or she) will be refused future dances without anyone explaining why.



An unfortunate truth is that bad breath or body odor can happen to anyone - and it is usually undetectable to the offender himself.  We arrive straight from work to our dance class, we have no time to shower, or sometimes we eat just before a dance event. Garlic, onions, and coffee are to be avoided.


Here are some tips to keep in mind:

1. Always brush your teeth and carry some chewing gum or breath mints with you.
2. Wear clean clothing.
3. Make sure your post-shower towel is fresh smelling (avoid drying with towels that are musty or have a mildew smell)
4. If you sweat a lot, consider having extra t-shirts and face towels.

Many students invest a lot in dance classes, events, shoes, clothing and accessories to be able to enjoy a dance evening. Don’t let a small oversight decrease your chances of having fun on the dance floor.  

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Dance Conmigo Party/Fete April 7th (3 dance floors Salsa-Tango-Ballroom)

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Saturday, April 7, 2012
8:00pm until 11:30pm

Dance Conmigo Party Saturday, April 7th, 8pm-midnight. Join us at Studio Metronome (4557 St-Laurent, 3rd floor) for a great night of music and dancing!

8pm-9pm: Beginner intro class in Salsa
9pm-12am: General Dancing- now in three rooms:

Room l Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha-Cha!
Room ll Argentine Tango
Room lll a mix of everything! Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha-Cha, Mambo, Swing, West Coast Swing, Argentine Tango, Rumba, Samba, Hustle, Viennese Waltz...

Everyone welcome - beginners to advanced! Tell a friend. And please
note: No street shoes allowed in the dance studio, please bring a change of shoes. Entrance is $6.

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Soirée dansante samedi, le 7 avril, 20h-24h. Joignez-vous à Dance Conmigo, au Studio Metronome (4557 St-Laurent, 3é étage), pour une magnifique soirée de danse!

20h-21h: un cours d'initiation Salsa!
21h-minuit: la danse générale- maintenant dans trois salles:

Salle Amadeus: Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha-Cha!
Salle Chopin: Tango Argentin
Salle Bach: Un mélange de toutes ! Waltz, Swing, Tango Argentin, West Coast Swing, Salsa, Cha-Cha, Foxtrot, Samba, Rumba, Mambo, Hustle, Valse Viennoise...

Tout le monde est le bienvenue - de débutants à avancés! Invitez vos amis! Amenez, svp, des souliers avec des semelles propres pour porter sur la piste de danse. Admission: 6$.

Spring Dance Session / Session de Printemps

Salsa! Ballroom! Argentine Tango! West Coast Swing! East Coast Swing!

Dance Conmigo's 10-week Spring Session of group classes starts the week of April 16th. Register NOW and secure your place.

Earlybird deadline is Tuesday, April 10th. Consult our Full Course Schedule for days and times! http://www.danceconmigo.com/schedule

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Inscrivez-vous MAINTENANT pour notre Session Printanière de 10 semaines qui commence la semaine de 16 avril…

Salsa! Ballroom! Tango Argentin! West Coast Swing! East Coast Swing!

La date limite "earlybird" est le mardi 10 avril. Consultez notre Page d'Horaire pour voir les jours et heures. http://www.danceconmigo.com/schedule-fr

Tango Demo at Dance Conmigo party March 2012

Dance Conmigo offers private and group classes.
www.danceconmigo.com

This was a monthly party organized by Dance Conmigo. In this party in particular, there was and Argentine Tango class, followed by general dancing in three different dance floors (salsa, Tango & ballroom).

Some time during the party, Alain and Cheryl did an Argentine tango demonstration.

Intercultural Program with École Josephine Dandurand

As part of its Intercultural program, École Josephine Dandurand has added to its regular field trip outing a dance lesson, offered in Spanish by Dance Conmigo. Students wanting to experience elements of Montreal's Spanish-speaking culture enjoy a day visiting Latin bookstores, eating at a Mexican restaurant and participating in activities conducted in Spanish. By taking a dance class in Spanish, students can reinforce their understanding of the language while picking up a fun and active social skill.



Dance Conmigo is happy to teach any of the dances in its curriculum in English, French or Spanish.

Four weeks of intermediate Slow Waltz Feb 13 - Mar 5 ($40)

Build on your basics and develop your dance vocabulary in these four-week "Level 2" sessions. Students are required to know the basics of the featured dance (as presented in Level 1) in order to register for these sessions. This program is designed to introduce many new figures while reinforcing basic technique, enabling students to feel more confident and expressive on the dance floor.

Feb 13 - Mar 5... Featured Dance : SLOW WALTZ
An offshoot of the faster Viennese Waltz, Slow Waltz is a romantic, elegant dance characterized by gliding, sweeping movement, Rise & Fall and Body Sway. Examples of Slow Waltz songs include; Are you Lonesome Tonight by Elvis Presley, Open Arms by Journey, and the Tennessee Waltz by Emmylou Harris.

To register click here: http://www.danceconmigo.com/ballroom

or write us an e-mail at dancecomigo@gmail.com

Dance Conmigo Party Saturday, February 4th.

The party was a success. We had three rooms (Ballroom, Salsa, Tango). and although they were not too full, there were enough people to make it a nice atmosphere. 

We started the night with a Slow Waltz class and from them on the party got going.

Thank you every one for being part of this great event. We hope to see you at our next party on March 3rd.

Dance Conmigo Party/Fete Feb. 4th (3 dance floors Salsa-Tango-Ballroom)

Saturday, February 4, 2012
8:00pm until midnight

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Dance Conmigo Party Saturday, February 4th. Join us at Studio Metronome (4557 St-Laurent, 3rd floor) for a great night of music and dancing!

8pm-9pm: Beginner intro class in Slow Waltz

9pm-12am: General Dancing- now in three rooms:

Room l (Amadeus) Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha-Cha!
Room ll (Chopin) Argentine Tango
Room lll (Bach) a mix of everything! Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha-Cha, Mambo, Swing, West Coast Swing, Argentine Tango, Rumba, Samba, Hustle, Viennese Waltz...

Everyone welcome - beginners to advanced! Tell a friend. And please
note: No street shoes allowed in the dance studio, please bring a change of shoes. Entrance is $6.

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Soirée dansante samedi, le 4 février, 20h-24h. Joignez-vous à Dance Conmigo, au Studio Metronome (4557 St-Laurent, 3é étage), pour une magnifique soirée de danse!

20h-21h: un cours d'initiation en Valse Lente !

21h-minuit: la danse générale- maintenant dans trois salles:

Salle Amadeus: Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha-Cha!
Salle Chopin: Tango Argentin
Salle Bach: Un mélange de toutes ! Waltz, Swing, Tango Argentin, West Coast Swing, Salsa, Cha-Cha, Foxtrot, Samba, Rumba, Mambo, Hustle, Valse Viennoise...

Tout le monde est le bienvenue - de débutants à avancés! Invitez vos amis! Amenez, svp, des souliers avec des semelles propres pour porter sur la piste de danse. Admission: 6$.

Winter 2012 Dance Classes / Cours de Danse 2012

Classes start Monday, January 16, 2012
at Dance Conmigo 3655 St-Laurent, suite 207. MONTREAL

Salsa... Tango... West Coast Swing... Ballroom !

Register NOW for our 12-week Winter Session starting the week of January 16th. EARLYBIRD DEADLINE IS TUESDAY, JANUARY 10TH. Consult our Course Schedules for days and times: http://www.danceconmigo.com/schedule

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Salsa... Tango... West Coast Swing... Ballroom !

Inscrivez-vous maintenant pour notre Session d'Hiver qui commence la semaine du 16 janvier. DATE LIMITE POUR S'INSCRIRE AUX PRIX REDUITS EST LE 10 JANVIER. Consultez, svp, notre Page d'Horaire pour les jours et heures des cours: http://www.danceconmigo.com/schedule-fr

FREE beginner's tango class - PLUS a 2-hour tango practice at Dance Conmigo.

Come to a FREE beginner's tango class - PLUS a 2-hour tango practice at Dance Conmigo.

Special guest teacher: Lynda Lyn (from Toronto)

Tango is already a passionate and sensual dance, but Lynda can take it to a higher level. Come and enjoy the femininity of her "Ochos", the seduction of her Boleos and her melting embrace techniques.

7pm-8pm: Intro to Tango class
8pm-10pm: open Tango dancing

Free entrance, bring your own drinks.

Other information:
* Dance Conmigo will be starting tango 1 & 2 classes on January 19. 12 weeks ($120).

* Dance Conmigo will add a Tango dance Floor to its monthly dance practices. Starting March 4, Dance Conmigo will have one dance floor for Ballroom and other general dancing, one dance floor for salsa and other Latin dances and one dance Floor for TANGO. I hope to have you all there.